GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
compilationthe act or process of compiling
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
adjacentnot distant : nearby
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
fussyeasily upset : irritable
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)